What Happens to Your Vercel Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Pro/Enterprise plans charge monthly
Domains
Stop resolving if account closes
Transfer
Team member access
Step-by-Step Guide
Transfer domains to a registrar
Domains managed through Vercel stop resolving if the account closes. Transfer domains to an external registrar first. Settings → Domains → Transfer Out.
Document all deployed projects
List all projects, their connected Git repos, and environment variables. Environment variables may contain API keys needed for the apps to function.
Add team members with Admin role
Team Settings → Members → Invite. Add a trusted person as Admin to manage deployments and billing.
Downgrade plan or contact support
Downgrade to Hobby tier or contact Vercel support with death certificate for estate account procedures.
Document Now Checklist
- Vercel account email
- List all deployed projects and their Git repos
- List all custom domains on Vercel
- Environment variable documentation
- Monthly bill amount and plan tier
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Vercel. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
GitHub
GitHub has no formal memorialization process. Private repos become permanently inaccessible without account credentials. Add a trusted contact as org owner for any organizations you manage.
Vercel
Add a trusted person to your Vercel team with Admin role. This ensures deployments continue.
Netlify
Add a trusted person to your Netlify team. Team → Members → Invite.
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